Every 2017 Toyota Highlander recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 20V682000
Apr 11, 2020Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Risk
- If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Full recall details for 20V682000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 18E107000
Nov 27, 2018Electrical System
- Problem
- Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles. The windshields have an attached wire harness that water may leak into, possibly causing damage to the vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM).
- Risk
- The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Wanda will notify owners, and service centers will replace the windshields, and inspect the ECM for damage, having it replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Wanda customer service at 1-864-281-2760.
Full recall details for 18E107000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V520000
Aug 23, 2017Equipment
- Problem
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars. The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly.
- Risk
- The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- GST will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly torque the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 17R3.
Full recall details for 17V520000 →Tires · NHTSA 17V295000
Feb 5, 2017Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
- Problem
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
- Risk
- A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Full recall details for 17V295000 →
2017 Toyota Highlander complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 272 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Highlander, reporting 18 crashes, 2 fires, 26 injuries. Toyota has issued at least 265 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train75
- Unknown Or Other53
- Engine48
- Electrical System47
- Fuel/Propulsion System29
- Service Brakes28
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (141)
- Structure (82)
- Electrical System (80)
- Engine (31)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (27)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (19)
Read Toyota Highlander owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Highlander. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“bought the car in 2018 and ever since it makes a rttling noise, Toyota says it is the hybrid system engaigeing, hybrid cars are not supposed to make noise.”
2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDERJun 15, 2026 · NY
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11744157
“The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the brake power low, stop at a safe place warning message was displayed. The contact stated that shortly after several warning lights were illuminated, the brake pedal was depressed and was firm.”
2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRIDJun 29, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11422739
Injury reportedCrash
“On April 5, 2026, my 2017 Toyota Highlander was involved in a side‐impact (T‐bone) collision on the front & rear passenger side. I was seated in the front passenger seat. The impact was hard enough that my insurance company declared the vehicle a total loss.”
2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDERApr 14, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11731086
Injury reported
“The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked but still running in a driveway on an incline. After exiting the vehicle, there were abnormal beeping and ticking noises detected, and the vehicle began to roll down the street.”
2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDERAug 19, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11609315
Injury reportedCrash
“I had an accident on 1/14/24 and the airbags did not deploy. When we bought the vehicle from I-5 Toyota it had been in a previous accident and was repaired. I have a picture from the dash stating " SRS air bag system malfunction" on the day of incident.”
2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDERJan 19, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11566503
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